If I fail to overcome the tribulation, I can only return to the Ming Dynasty and become a prince.

In the study room of the East Palace, Zhu Gaochi and Zhu Zhanyu sat opposite each other.

The current Crown Prince of the Ming Dynasty, the undisputed heir to the throne, the Crown Prince of the East Palace, the eldest son of Emperor Taizong Yongle of the Ming Dynasty, and the direct grandson of Emperor Taizu Hongwu of the Ming Dynasty, Zhu Gaochi, is making tea for his son.

"Try this. The little dragon dumplings that dad finally got are worth a fortune on the market!" Zhu Gaochi had a smile on his fat face, looking like a kind father sharing good things with his son.

Seeing this, Zhu Zhanquan picked up the tea cup and smelled the tea aroma, and then looked at the color of the tea soup. Then he took a careful sip and praised: "Good tea, the taste is really good! No wonder this tea is so popular." It was loved by literati in the Song Dynasty and praised as tribute tea."

"If you like it, dad will send some cakes to your house later." Zhu Gaochi seemed very generous, but Xiaolong Tuan was classified as tribute tea, which was rare for ordinary people, but it was not unusual for the royal family.

"Then I'll thank you dad first." Zhu Zhanquan thanked Zhu Gaochi, but then he changed the subject and asked Zhu Gaochi: "But dad, you asked me to come here not just for tea, right? I won't go. Accompanying mother? My mother has been away from home for more than half a year, dad, you don’t miss your mother?"

"Ahem, I'll talk about your mother's business later. Let's talk about it later. Let's talk business first!" Zhu Gaochi coughed twice, and then said business to Zhu Zhankun: "Today you were summoned by the emperor to do something." Qing Gong, after chatting for so long, what did your grandfather talk to you about?"

Of course, Zhu Gaochi participated in the meeting ceremony at Fengtian Palace, but Zhu Zhanjuan was later called to Qianqing Palace by Zhu Di, and this was not something he could observe.

In fact, no one could hear what Zhu Zhanyun and Zhu Di were talking about at that time. Although they were sitting on the threshold of Qianqing Palace, all the eunuchs and maids serving around them were removed by Zhu Di in advance, in order to prevent Someone eavesdropped and spread gossip outside the palace.

As for someone secretly eavesdropping?Zhu Zhanjun didn't think anyone could hide his spiritual consciousness.

"It's still a matter of the throne. Grandpa said he wanted to pass the throne to me." Zhu Zhanquan didn't hide it and spoke out about it directly.

"Sure enough, that's what happened! I knew Zhan Ji did something wrong this time." Zhu Gaochi was not surprised by what Zhu Zhanju said. Instead, he sighed and the expression on his face became sad.

It was obvious that His Highness the Crown Prince had already seen what kind of trick Zhu Zhanji was playing and the consequences of his actions.

Compared with the young Zhu Zhanji, Zhu Gaochi knew from a long time ago that what Zhu Di cared about most was the fact that he had snatched the Jianwen throne and the excessive killing during the Jingnan.

Therefore, Zhu Di did not want people in his lineage to fight and kill each other, and would not hesitate to shed the blood of his own family for the sake of the throne.

It is precisely because of this that Zhu Gaochi has been so tolerant to Zhu Gaoxu and Zhu Gaosui in the past.

In addition to his personality, it was also to prevent Zhu Di from thinking that he was a cruel person.

After all, if Zhu Gaochi behaves cruelly, it means that when Zhu Di inherits the throne a hundred years later, he will raise a butcher's knife against his brother.

This is not uncommon in history books. After taking the throne, there are not too many emperors who began to eradicate their brothers who once competed with them for the throne.

Because of this, Zhu Gaochi has actually been teaching Zhu Zhanji not to do things to perfection, and to leave room and affection for Zhu Gaoxu and Zhu Gaosui.

At this point, Zhu Zhanjun will undoubtedly do better. At least the last time Zhu Gaoxu and Zhu Gaosui wanted to lead troops into the city, they were handled well by him. Now Zhu Gaosui is living a very comfortable life in the Japanese country, and he feels quite reluctant to miss Shu. a feeling of.Although Zhu Gaoxu was sent to Yunnan, as long as he didn't jump, he could still live a good life.

And this is undoubtedly what Zhu Di meant. Otherwise, he could have taken away the titles of vassal kings from Zhu Gaoxu and Zhu Gaosui, and completely demoted them to common people and imprisoned them, without so much trouble at all.

But now, after Zhu Zhanji's actions, Zhu Gaoxu has been labeled as a rebel, and he will not be able to escape the punishment he deserves when he comes back this time.

After all, Zhu Di also needs to give an explanation to the world.

And this undoubtedly touched Zhu Di's anger. What he couldn't tolerate the most was cannibalism between blood relatives.

Fortunately, Zhu Zhanji did not kill Zhu Gaoxu, otherwise Zhu Zhanji would really have no chance to inherit the throne this time.

"Father, don't worry too much. It depends on grandpa's wishes. Whether the eldest brother can succeed in the future mainly depends on your wishes." Zhu Zhanjuan said casually, his attitude was also very casual, as if he was not talking about the world. The most noble throne in the world, but only two shabby houses in the family: "And I have made it clear to grandpa that I have no objection to the eldest brother's succession. Although grandpa has not expressed his position, this matter is basically no problem.

But dad, you should talk to your elder brother later. The throne is already his. What do you want to do by acting so eager for quick success and instant gain?
Isn’t it enough to just wait for the succession?I won't compete with him.

His current behavior is as if he can't wait to become an emperor. How does this make grandpa deal with himself, and how does this make father deal with himself? "

"Hey, you don't know what kind of character your eldest brother is? Do I think he is useful?" Zhu Gaochi also shook his head helplessly, obviously disappointed with Zhu Zhanji's performance this time.

When Zhu Zhanjuan heard what Zhu Gaochi said, he could only shake his head helplessly, but he still said to Zhu Gaochi: "I still have to say what needs to be said. This time it was my second uncle who rebelled, and maybe I will rebel next time." ."

These words were obviously heartbreaking, but they were also a fact that Zhu Gaochi and Zhu Zhanchen were well aware of.

After all, for Zhu Zhanji, the biggest obstacle to his succession is not Zhu Gaoxu, who has no hope of succeeding at all, but Zhu Zhancheng, who is now clearly more than one step ahead of him.

"He dares! If he really dares to do this, I will deprive him of his position as grandson!" Although Zhu Gaochi said this, he may not be able to make this determination in his heart.

Zhu Zhanjun just smiled at this, and then said: "That's unnecessary, the eldest brother is still qualified as a grandson, and as long as he doesn't target me in the future, I have no idea to argue with him.

A great man, how can you be as satisfied with the country you inherited as if you had conquered it yourself?
Now that the Japanese country has been pacified, my next step is to head east to open up the eastern continent, and by the way, I will also bring back the high-yielding grains I mentioned back then, so that I will never have to worry about hunger after the Ming Dynasty. "

"We have just pacified the Japanese country. Are you going to use troops again?" Zhu Gaochi seemed to have some misunderstanding and couldn't help but frowned.

"It's not about using troops, it's just about forming a fleet to go out for adventure. I don't like fighting." Zhu Zhanquan shook his head and explained to Zhu Gaochi. (End of chapter)